Royal Navy veteran says his NHS nurse mum inspired him to follow in her footsteps

Nottinghamshire Healthcare has been a long supporter of the Armed Forces Community and recognise the valuable contribution, wealth of experience and skills that Armed Forces personnel and their families bring to the organisation and that this contributes to the delivery of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led patient care.

In supporting the Armed Forces the Trust has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant and NHS Employers Step into Health programme. Armed Forces and their families include: Service leavers, Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Forces Adult volunteers and spouses, partners and families of those serving.

We’re sharing stories from our reservists and veterans who, having had a career in the Armed Forces have now chosen to continue their career in the NHS.

Simon Ralls is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Veterans and has worked at the Trust for 30 years. He joined the Royal Navy straight from school to follow a career in engineering and to have the opportunity to travel. Hear from Simon as he talks about his time in the Royal Navy and what made him choose a career in the NHS.

Simon Ralls, aged 16, undertaking his
training at HMS Sultan, Gosport

International Women's Day: Trust nurse plays key part in the vaccination programme and shares what it's like to be part of the biggest vaccination programme in the world

International Women’s Day 2021 celebrates the incredible efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

We’re highlighting some inspirational women at the Trust who have played a key part in the roll out of the vaccination programme. Over 20 million people in the UK have now had their first jab and the rollout of programme is the biggest vaccination effort the world has seen.

Marie Winter is Trustwide Covid Testing & Vaccinator Nurse and has worked for the Trust for 42 years.  She talks about her involvement in the vaccination programme and how she has felt extremely valued that her skills and previous experience have been recognised.

Marie Winter, Covid Testing and Vaccination Nurse

International Women's Day: Inspirational women who are playing a key part in the vaccination rollout

International Women’s Day is on 8 March and celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

On this day, we take a look at some inspirational women at the Trust who have played a key part in the roll out of the vaccination programme. Over 20 million people in the UK have now had their first jab and the rollout of programme is the biggest vaccination effort the world has seen.

Karen Ceesay is Head of Workforce Transformation and has worked at Nottinghamshire Healthcare for 6 years. She talks about her involvement in the vaccination programme and how she felt extremely privileged and proud to be part of a programme which was so monumental on a global and national scale.

Karen Ceesay

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Inspirational story from a former patient

 As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 1-7 March, we spoke to Emily, a former patient, about her experience of suffering with an eating disorder and the help she received to recover.

Emily had started suffering with anorexia from the age of 15. She spent three years getting support from our CAMHS eating disorder service before being supported by our adult service for two years.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021

1-7 March is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which is an international awareness event, fighting the myths and misunderstandings around eating disorders.

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. People with eating disorders use disordered eating behaviour as a way to cope with difficult situations or feelings. This behaviour can include limiting the amount of food eaten, eating very large quantities of food at once, getting rid of food eaten through unhealthy means (e.g. making themselves sick, misusing laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise), or a combination of these behaviours.

As part of this important awareness week, we spoke to Sarah McDonald, Clinical Psychologist for the Trust’s Eating Disorder Service. She spoke about how lockdown has affected people struggling with eating disorders and how you can get help if this relates to you or someone you know.

From health and social care apprentice to a qualified mental health nurse

National Apprenticeship Week (8 to 14 February 2021) celebrates and promotes all that is great about apprenticeships. It gives us a great opportunity to shine a light on our inspiring apprentices.

An apprenticeship combines on the job practical work experience, whilst studying, allowing you to gain experience and achieve a recognised qualification and earning an income.

Amy Clarke, Mental Health Nurse

 

Amy Clarke, Mental Health Nurse and former Health and Social Care Apprentice, takes a look back on her apprenticeship journey.

 

An apprenticeship was the perfect mix of being paid to work and developing my knowledge through university

As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February) at Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we highlight some of our fantastic apprentices and the value and opportunity apprenticeships bring to individuals and organisations.

Kayleigh Wain - Occupational Therapist Apprentice

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and gain experience whilst gaining a qualification and still earn. If you’re not sure whether an apprenticeship is right for you then our blog from 26-year-old Kayleigh Wain, Occupational Therapist Apprentice, may inspire you to go down the apprenticeship route.